Kingston University
Research Associate
Research Associate at Kingston University, based in Kingston upon Thames, London. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- Not given by the employer
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Kingston upon Thames, London
- Closing date
- Sector
- Research Scientist
- DBS check
Reference 578869924197040847
About the role
The Role
Are you passionate about tackling health inequalities through community-engaged research? Kingston University is seeking a Research Associate for CHAMPIONS-PT, an NIHR-funded programme co-designing and piloting a Community Champions intervention to improve routine vaccination uptake among Black African and Caribbean pregnant women and young children in London.
Working with NHS and public health partners, local authorities, community organisations and people with lived experience, CHAMPIONS-PT will explore barriers to vaccination, develop culturally appropriate approaches and assess the feasibility and acceptability of the intervention.
Based in the School of Nursing, Allied and Public Health and working with Professor Tushna Vandrevala, you will:
-Support community engagement, lived-experience groups, co-design workshops and designathons.
-Undertake qualitative data collection and analysis.
-Support recruitment, study coordination and implementation and process evaluation of the pilot.
-Contribute to publications, reports, presentations and knowledge mobilisation.
This post offers an opportunity to develop expertise in participatory public health research, intervention development and health inequalities.
Please note, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check clearance is required for the role.
The Person
You will normally be completing or have recently completed a PhD in social science, public health or a related discipline. You will bring qualitative research skills, experience of participatory or community-engaged approaches, and a commitment to inclusive research. Experience working with ethnically diverse communities or in maternal and child health would be valuable. You will be organised, collaborative and able to communicate effectively with academic, professional and community audiences.
Please see attached Advert Details for more information.
The Faculty
School of Nursing , Allied and Public Health
Our people are passionate about developing nurses for the future, in each of the four fields of nursing – adult, children, learning disability and mental health.
We support our students to ensure they get the skills and knowledge they need to make a lasting impact on society.
We also have access to industry-leading research for nursing and health professions.
Reference: 578869924197040847 · Posted 5 days ago · Closes 4 Dec 2026 · Listed via Kingston University
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